A LARGE REGENCY MAHOGANY CIRCULAR TILT-TOP DINING TABLE CIRCA 1820,...
The circular tilt-top with triple reeded border, supported on a squat turned baluster column with four swept legs terminating in square brass-capped casters; the underside of each caster stamped 'COPE'S PATENT', the legs are rectangular in section and curve slightly, and are headed by rounded protruding sections with stylized leaves carved in relief on the upper surfaces in the so-called 'hiccup' form
291⁄8 in. (74 cm.) high, 701⁄2 in. (179 cm.) diameter
Provenance
Acquired by the present owner in 1982.
Literature
On loan the British Embassy in Washington, D.C. since 1982.
Lot Essay
This dining table relates to furniture made by the Dublin firm of Mack, Williams and Gibton (circa 1812-1829). Their successful partnership was formed in around 1812 and continued to flourish under this name until the death of John Mack in 1829. The firm is recognized for their use of superb timbers and high quality of workmanship which is often compared to Gillows of Lancaster and London. Much of the furniture they produced was inspired by designs published by Thomas Hope and George Smith. The original partners John Mack and Robert Gibton are listed in the Dublin directories individually from 1784 and 1790, respectively, and appear to have come into partnership from 1803. They were appointed 'Upholsterers & Cabinet Makers to his Majesty, His Excellency the Lord Lieutenant and His Majesty's Board of Works' in 1806 and the firm retained this Royal Warranty for many years, supplying and restoring furniture for important public buildings in Ireland including the Four Courts, the War Office, the Barracks Office, Dublin Castle and the Treasury and Viceregal Lodge. Some of their more distinguished private commissions include Ballynegall, Co. Westmeath, Oakley Park, Co. Meath and Strokestown, Co. Roscommon.
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The circular tilt-top with triple reeded border, supported on a squat turned baluster column with four swept legs terminating in square brass-capped casters; the underside of each caster stamped 'COPE'S PATENT', the legs are rectangular in section and curve slightly, and are headed by rounded protruding sections with stylized leaves carved in relief on the upper surfaces in the so-called 'hiccup' form
291⁄8 in. (74 cm.) high, 701⁄2 in. (179 cm.) diameter
Provenance
Acquired by the present owner in 1982.
Literature
On loan the British Embassy in Washington, D.C. since 1982.
Lot Essay
This dining table relates to furniture made by the Dublin firm of Mack, Williams and Gibton (circa 1812-1829). Their successful partnership was formed in around 1812 and continued to flourish under this name until the death of John Mack in 1829. The firm is recognized for their use of superb timbers and high quality of workmanship which is often compared to Gillows of Lancaster and London. Much of the furniture they produced was inspired by designs published by Thomas Hope and George Smith. The original partners John Mack and Robert Gibton are listed in the Dublin directories individually from 1784 and 1790, respectively, and appear to have come into partnership from 1803. They were appointed 'Upholsterers & Cabinet Makers to his Majesty, His Excellency the Lord Lieutenant and His Majesty's Board of Works' in 1806 and the firm retained this Royal Warranty for many years, supplying and restoring furniture for important public buildings in Ireland including the Four Courts, the War Office, the Barracks Office, Dublin Castle and the Treasury and Viceregal Lodge. Some of their more distinguished private commissions include Ballynegall, Co. Westmeath, Oakley Park, Co. Meath and Strokestown, Co. Roscommon.
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